PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM FISHERIES AGENCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL POST

VACANCY – DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL

Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Director General from nationals of FFA member countries and territory.

Applicants must receive the endorsement of their government.

The Deputy Director-General isa key position in the management team of the FFA.

It is a hands-on function, is critical to the effective functioning of the Agency, and has overall responsibility for all technical and administrative aspects of the FFA. A key role is to ensure high quality corporate governance.

Remuneration

Base Salary – Band 16 Minimum: SDR84,493 Midpoint:99,403 SDR Max: SDR119,284

Min: US$115,417 Mid:US$135,785Max: US$162,942 (subject to exchange rates)

· Additional Allowances and benefits apply.

There is also limited medical insurance cover, 30 days annual leave, leave and return fare annually to place of recruitment.

· Normally, tax-free status, for non-Solomon Island nationals.

The appointee will be based in Honiara Solomon Islands and is expected to travel extensively mostly in the region.

Important – To learn more about the position and how to apply, the Information package and Application form are available on the FFA website https://www.ffa.int/work-with-us/

Closing date – 20 April 2026

FFA Members Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.